K is for Kite
These birds represent Britain’s sole truly ‘native’ stock, and at the Gigrin Farm feeding centre provide one of the best wildlife spectacles in the country.
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The Tay Beavers
The majority of the population have been born in the wild and, as beavers can travel great distances by water, are now widespread throughout the River Tay catchment area.
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J is for – Jay!
It’s a woodland species, but will also be found in parks and gardens with mature trees, and is always a welcome sight: indeed, it’s one of the most common species for non-birders to notice and remark on.
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Peru’s Mystery Deaths
As officials investigate the deaths, the Peruvian health ministry has recommended that people stay away from the country’s beaches.
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Ants: the most complex of the pests.
They evolved from a vespoid wasp and have lost their permanent wings, however most species will develop into winged insects when it is time to mate.
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I is for Iceland Gull
Iceland gulls breed in the Arctic, mainly Greenland and northern Canada, and move south during winter to feed away from the worst of the polar winter.
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Damning Report Fuels Zoo Debate
The assessment of 200 zoos in the twenty countries that were subject to separate investigations revealed that no country was without fault.
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Australia: Struggling against extinction
Recently in the news there have been two examples of animals in Australia facing extinction.
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Does a New Wildcat Population Bring Hope for their Survival?
Three year project that aimed to learn more about the lives of wildcats, reached its conclusion last week and announced that a new population had been discovered in Highland Perthshire.
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Civil War in Africa: Affecting Humanity and the Environment
Civil war is not uncommon in central Africa; many wars have been fought in this region. On top of the heinous crimes that are common in such wars, there is also a significant impact on the environment.